Socorro County, New Mexico's estimated 2024 population is 15,815 with a growth rate of -0.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Socorro County, New Mexico is the 23rd largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 17,791 and has seen a growth of -11.11% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,075 | -148 | -0.97% |
| 2028 | 15,223 | -148 | -0.96% |
| 2027 | 15,371 | -148 | -0.95% |
| 2026 | 15,519 | -148 | -0.94% |
| 2025 | 15,667 | -148 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 15,815 | -148 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 15,963 | -148 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 16,111 | -180 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 16,291 | -260 | -1.57% |
| 2020 | 16,551 | -62 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 16,613 | -36 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 16,649 | -176 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 16,825 | -164 | -0.97% |
| 2016 | 16,989 | -159 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 17,148 | -107 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 17,255 | -252 | -1.44% |
| 2013 | 17,507 | 36 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 17,471 | -306 | -1.72% |
| 2011 | 17,777 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 17,791 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 14,764 | 2,198 | 17.49% |
| 1980 | 12,566 | 2,803 | 28.71% |
| 1970 | 9,763 | -405 | -3.98% |
| 1960 | 10,168 | 498 | 5.15% |
| 1950 | 9,670 | -1,752 | -15.34% |
| 1940 | 11,422 | 1,811 | 18.84% |
| 1930 | 9,611 | -4,450 | -31.65% |
| 1920 | 14,061 | -700 | -4.74% |
| 1910 | 14,761 | 2,566 | 21.04% |
| 1900 | 12,195 | 2,600 | 27.1% |
| 1890 | 9,595 | 1,720 | 21.84% |
| 1880 | 7,875 | 1,272 | 19.26% |
| 1870 | 6,603 | 816 | 14.1% |
| 1860 | 5,787 | -9,288 | -61.61% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,507 | 52.16% |
| Two or more races | 4,555 | 27.93% |
| Native American | 1,971 | 12.09% |
| Other race | 937 | 5.75% |
| Asian | 301 | 1.85% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,222 | 2.99 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 2,165 | 1.48 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Married | 2,050 | 3.29 | 91 | 9 |
| Female | 674 | 5.51 | 49 | 51 |
| Male | 333 | 5.84 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
3.81
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 915 | 8.64% |
| Associates Degree | 743 | 7.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,153 | 10.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,070 | 10.11% |
| High School Graduate | 4,113 | 38.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 705 | 6.66% |
| Some College | 1,887 | 17.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,101 | 4,108 | 678 |
| White | 3,994 | 3,798 | 1,229 |
| 2+ Races | 2,581 | 2,333 | 448 |
| Native American | 1,161 | 730 | 57 |
| Other Race | 792 | 461 | 32 |
| Asian | 212 | 212 | 192 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 90.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,155 | $52,092 | $37,340 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,841 | $98,056 | $64,282 |
| High School Graduate | $31,370 | $29,579 | $34,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,511 | $27,905 | $13,666 |
| Overall | $37,770 | $43,666 | $35,594 |
| Some College | $30,511 | $41,563 | $21,044 |
$37,770
Average Earnings
$43,666
Average Male
$35,594
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.64% of Socorro County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 37.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,882 | 2,402 | 30.47% |
| Multiple | 4,357 | 1,436 | 32.96% |
| Native | 1,902 | 1,076 | 56.57% |
| White | 5,067 | 859 | 16.95% |
| Other | 937 | 150 | 16.01% |
| Asian | 299 | 36 | 12.04% |
28.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.17%
Male Poverty Rate
29.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Socorro County, New Mexico is Native, with 56.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Socorro County, New Mexico is Asian, with 12.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.61% |
| High School | 31.12% |
| Some College | 23.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Female Employed | 19.45% |
| Male Employed | 18.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,010 | $72,646 |
| Households | $47,556 | $68,979 |
| Married Families | $77,216 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,116 | $60,111 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,115
Number of Veterans
1,043
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 355 |
| Second Gulf War | 212 |
| First Gulf War | 160 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 397 |
| 75+ | 310 |
| 55 to 64 | 179 |
| 35 to 54 | 158 |
| 18 to 34 | 71 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 748 | 11.03% |
| Hispanic | 549 | 9.07% |
| 2+ Races | 208 | 6.02% |
| Native American | 95 | 6.89% |
| Other Race | 62 | 7.27% |
| Black | 2 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.9%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69%
Born in Socorro County, New Mexico
94.24%
Native Born
5.76%
Foreign Born
3.86%
Non Citizen
1.9%
Naturalized
94.24% of Socorro County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 69% having been born in New Mexico. 3.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.